Journey Through Astrology - Understanding Decanates

Sun signs are what most people think of as theiris from September 13th to September 22nd and
horoscopes or their zodiac sign. Each sun sign hasVenus is the sub-ruling planet. This means that
three decanates and each decanate is about 10you have a talent for writing and an artistic flair.
days long. Decanates can be seen a little easier ifThe first decanate of Libra is from September
you look at the zodiac circle. In astrology zodiac is23rd to October 2nd and Venus is the ruling as
viewed as a full circle. The circle is divided into 36well as the sub-ruling planet. This means that you
slices (like a pie), every 10 degrees. Thishave a creative nature and love to travel. The
showcases how the sun moves through thesecond decanate is from October 3rd through
zodiac, which is about 1 degree every day.October 13th. Uranus is the sub-ruling planet during
Mathematically this equals 360 degrees in 360this time and it means that you are an
days.independent person. October 14th to October
What? Where did the other 5 days in a year go?22nd is the third decanate. Mercury is the
Decanates are based on an old Egyptian calendar.sub-ruling planet which means that you have a
By the time the Egyptians realized they were fivecurious mind that is open to new ideas.
days short, their astrology was already in place.Scorpio's first decanate is from October 23rd
They had to add five days to their calendar sothrough November 1st and Pluto is the ruling and
they counted them as feast days or holidays andsub-ruling planet during this time. This means that
not real days in terms of their astrology.you have a critical thinking nature and you are
Nowadays astrology has added those five days inloyal to your friends. The second decanate is
the decanate schedule so that no one is left out.from November 2nd to November 11th. Neptune
Aries is the beginning of the zodiac sign so that isis the sub-ruling planet which means that you tend
where we start with the decanate schedule. Theto give a lot of yourself to your family and at
first decanate of Aries goes from March 21st towork. November 12th through November 21st is
March 31st. Mars is the ruling and sub-ruling planetthe third decanate and the Moon is sub-ruling
during this decanate. This means that you will be aplanet at this time. This means that you tend to
dominant person and sometimes over aggressive.work with projects in the public eye and you
The second decanate of Aries goes from Aprilhave a magnetic personality.
1st to April 10th and the Sun is the sub-rulingThe first decanate of Sagittarius runs from
planet. This means that you enjoy change andNovember 22nd to December 1st. Jupiter is your
you are ambitious. The third decanate runs fromruling as well as sub-ruling planet which means that
April 11th to April 19th. Jupiter is the sub-rulingyou are a life student of human nature.
planet during this time and it means that youDecember 2nd through December 11th is the
value your personal freedom.second decanate and Mars is the sub-ruling planet
The first decanate of Taurus runs from April 20thduring this time. This means that you have the
to April 30th. Venus is the ruling and sub-rulingability to inspire those around you and influence
planet at this time which means that you have athem. The third decanate is from December 12th
kind, sympathetic nature. The second decanate isthrough December 21st which means the Sun is
from May 1st through May 10th. Mercury is thethe sub-ruling planet. This means that you have
sub-ruling planet during this decanate and it meansthe ability to make people laugh and you love to
that you are inquisitive and love to organize. Maylearn.
11th through May 20th is the third decanate andCapricorn's first decanate runs from December
Saturn is the sub-ruling planet at the time. This22nd to December 31st and Saturn is the ruling as
means that you analyze things thoroughly beforewell as sub-ruling planet. Due to this, you are an
you act.orderly person and your ambition motivates you
Gemini's first decanate runs from May 21st toto do the best you can in all things. The second
May 31st and Mercury is the ruling as well asdecanate is from January 1st to January 10th.
sub-ruling planet during this time. This means thatVenus is the sub-ruling planet at this time and it
you enjoy coming up with new ideas andmeans you have a gentle, sincere personality.
expressing yourself. Venus is the sub-ruling planetJanuary 11th through January 19th is the third
during the second decanate of Taurus from Junedecanate and Mercury is the sub-ruling planet. This
1st and June 10th. This means that you enjoymeans that you are an idealist and you typically
traveling and being with friends. The thirdtreat others with respect.
decanate runs from June 11th to June 20th.January 20th to January 29th is the first decanate
Uranus is the sub-ruling planet during the thirdof Aquarius, Uranus is the ruling and sub-ruling
decanate. It means that you tend to say whatplanet at this time. This means that you deal with
you think and you expect others to live up to thepeople easily and you love to find solutions. The
same high standards that you live up to.second decanate runs from January 30th to
The first decanate of Cancer runs from June 21stFebruary 8th. Mercury is the sub-ruling planet
through June 30th. The Moon is the ruler andwhich means that you are honest and have a
sub-ruler planet during this time which means thatgenuine warm personality. February 9th to
you are very sensitive to other people. July 1stFebruary 18th is the third decanate and Venus is
through July 11th is the second decanate. Pluto isthe sub-ruling planet. This means that you often
the sub-ruling planet and this means that youform close ties to others and you have an artistic
have a thoughtful but forceful personality. Thenature.
third decanate is from July 12th to July 22nd andThe final sun sign is Pisces, the first decanate runs
Neptune is the sub-ruling planet during this time.from February 19th through February 29. Neptune
This means that you are artistic as well as loyalis the ruling and sub-ruling planet and this means
to your family and friends.you are a creative person. The second decanate
Leo's first decanate is from July 23rd to Augustis from March 1st to March 10th and the Moon is
1st. The Sun is the ruling and sub-ruling planetthe sub-ruling planet. This means you have a very
during this time which means that you have akeen observation of people and the world around
colorful personality and enjoy the spotlight. Theyou. March 11th through March 20th is the third
second decanate, August 2nd through Augustdecanate and Pluto is the sub-ruling planet at this
12th, has Jupiter as a planet sub-ruler. This meanstime. This means that you are intellectually curious
that you have a proud nature with a quickand you feel emotions strongly.
temper. August 13th through August 22nd is theDecanates are the different phases of the sun
third decanate of Leo. The sub-ruling planet duringsign and it changes every ten days. This also
this time is Mars and this means you constantlymarks the period of time when a different planet
need new ideas to stimulate your mind.enters the sun sign as a sub-ruler. The changing
The first decanate of Virgo is from August 23rdof sub-ruling planets can have a great effect on
to September 1st. During this decanate Mercury isyour personality and horoscope. This is why the
the ruling and sub-ruling planet which means thathoroscope in the newspaper doesn't always fit
you approach things rationally. September 2ndyour current situation; they are general and speak
through September 12th is the second decanateto everyone under the same sun sign. Decanates
and Saturn in the sub-ruler during this time. Thisnarrow the sun sign down to your more specific
means that you are detail orientated and demandtraits.
perfection in yourself. The third decanate of Leo